English Langauge Learner Resources
English language learners are a fast growing subset of students we will be working with. This is a population that requires special considerations as we observe thier language acquisition. The young second (or third) language learner is not only learning how to communicate effectively in their first language, but working on mastering a new language too.
This web page was written for volunteer literacy tutors. It has great resources ranging from Literacy Development in English Language Learners, Stages of second language learning, and Strategies for working with English Language Learners among others.
http://bankstreet.edu/literacy-guide/english-language-learners/
This webpage is a developmental chart of language aquisition with the added benefit of noting the differences expected in children who have been internationally adopted.
http://www.rehabmed.ualberta.ca/spa/phonology/milestones.pdf
This webpage has eight tips for preschool English languge learners language and literacy development. It is from a nonprofit organization in Colorado. http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/36679/
Research Reports Preschool ELLs
These reports include information on demographics, the impacts of early childhood education on young ELLs, and language instruction in preschool settings.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/research/grade/preschool/
This link has free printable activities for families to do with children at home.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/letsread/readingtips/
This webpage has tips for educators who work with preschool students who are learning English.
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0301coltrane.html
This link is for the NAEYC list of resource books for working with english language learners.
http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/search/apachesolr_multisitesearch/english%20langauge%20learners
This links to an article about teaching children who are learning English and also have learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/spearswerling/Learning_Disabilities_in_English_Language_Learners
This links to an article about assessing diverse students who have Autism.
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2011/110118/Assessing-Diverse-Students-With-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders/
This page is about the benefits of using songs to teach ELL preschool children. Also gives some tips and links to songs.
http://www.teachingenglishgames.com/Articles/Using_ESL_Songs.htm
This page has a list of books recomended for preschool children, with a section on multicultural books.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/book-themes.htm#Multicultural%20Book
This web page was written for volunteer literacy tutors. It has great resources ranging from Literacy Development in English Language Learners, Stages of second language learning, and Strategies for working with English Language Learners among others.
http://bankstreet.edu/literacy-guide/english-language-learners/
This webpage is a developmental chart of language aquisition with the added benefit of noting the differences expected in children who have been internationally adopted.
http://www.rehabmed.ualberta.ca/spa/phonology/milestones.pdf
This webpage has eight tips for preschool English languge learners language and literacy development. It is from a nonprofit organization in Colorado. http://www.colorincolorado.org/article/36679/
Research Reports Preschool ELLs
These reports include information on demographics, the impacts of early childhood education on young ELLs, and language instruction in preschool settings.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/research/grade/preschool/
This link has free printable activities for families to do with children at home.
http://www.colorincolorado.org/families/letsread/readingtips/
This webpage has tips for educators who work with preschool students who are learning English.
http://www.cal.org/resources/digest/0301coltrane.html
This link is for the NAEYC list of resource books for working with english language learners.
http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/search/apachesolr_multisitesearch/english%20langauge%20learners
This links to an article about teaching children who are learning English and also have learning disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/spearswerling/Learning_Disabilities_in_English_Language_Learners
This links to an article about assessing diverse students who have Autism.
http://www.asha.org/Publications/leader/2011/110118/Assessing-Diverse-Students-With-Autism-Spectrum-Disorders/
This page is about the benefits of using songs to teach ELL preschool children. Also gives some tips and links to songs.
http://www.teachingenglishgames.com/Articles/Using_ESL_Songs.htm
This page has a list of books recomended for preschool children, with a section on multicultural books.
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org/book-themes.htm#Multicultural%20Book